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HEPATITIS B SURFACE ANTIBODY

Test Code
LAB472


Alias/See Also
Anti-HBs


CPT Codes
86706

Preferred Specimen
7 mL Red Top Tube


Minimum Volume
2.0 mL


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate specimen


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Grossly hemolyzed, contaminated or extremely turbid samples


Methodology
CMIA

Setup Schedule
Set Up:Monday - Friday Report Available:1 day


Reference Range
Non Reactive


Clinical Significance
Testing for anti-HBs can be useful for: Evaluating the recovery and prognosis of patients infected with the Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and/or screening for potential vaccine recipients. The detection of anti-HBs is indicative of a prior immunologic exposure to the antigen or vaccine.


Performing Laboratory
GBMC Immunology



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.